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After 3 months filled with happiness, stress and no sleep that comes with raising 12 puppies, we finally have an empty nest and it feels...weird. Read more
Below are profiles for each of the 12 puppies. Click their thumbnail image to view individual galleries. Click the green button to reserve a puppy. If your interested in meeting and reserving a puppy, please click here.
Clint is a handsome puppy with a black coat. He has the body, coat and markings of a border collie. The markings on his face reminded us of a farm cow, so we named him after Clint Eastwood, a famous cowboy. Very shy and sweet.
Lucy is a beautiful puppy with a darker blue merle coat. She is the second smallest puppy of the litter. She is also the sweetest and most mild of the litter. Currently fits perfectly in a handbag. Loves being held while receiving a belly rub.
Bear is a handsome puppy with a darker blue merle coat. He is the fluffiest puppy in the litter. He loves to run, play in leaf piles and attack your shoelaces. Loves causing trouble with his partner in crime, Archer.
Clark is a handsome puppy with a black coat. He has the body, coat and markings of a border collie. When you pick him up he holds on tight and sticks his legs straight out, making him look like superman. Hence the name, Clark.
Mabel is a beautiful puppy with a black tri coat. She is the only black tri female. She is the third smallest but a very mild and sweet puppy. She loves running after mom and being held. Very mild and sweet.
Emma is a beautiful puppy with a light blue merle coat. She has two big beautiful blue eyes. She was the first born and has always been the biggest of the puppies. Loves being held like a baby and getting a belly rub. Very mild and sweet.
Willow is a beautiful puppy with a blue merle coat. Her markings are exactly like her mothers. She is the runt of the litter. Even though she is smaller, she eats, runs and plays just as hard as her brothers and sisters. Very mild and sweet.
Buttercup is a beautiful puppy with a dark blue merle coat. She has one black left ear and one light blue eye. She loves to play, explore and sit on your feet to keep warm. Named after Princess Buttercup. Very mild and sweet.
Archer is a handsome puppy with a blue merle coat. He has one blue eye and one hazel eye. He's one of our fastest runners and already loves tennis balls. Loves causing trouble with his partner in crime, Bear.
Jax is a handsome puppy with a black tri coat. He is always the first to greet you every morning at the den entrance. Loves to sit between your feet. We named him Jax because of how manly he looks and acts.
Triangle man is a handsome puppy with a black tri coat. Even though he is one of the biggest puppies, he is one of the biggest babies. Loves to give everyone kisses. His name comes from the white triangle on the back of his neck.
Harley is a beautiful blue merle with a very unique coat. Half of her face is white and brown, the other half is black which resulted in her nickname: Two Face. Later we changed it to Harley, after Harley Quinn. Very mild and sweet.
A good way to learn what type of dog your puppy will be can be found by looking at the qualities of their parents. Below is some information about each of the parents of this litter.
Mac is a purebred Australian Shepherd (black-tri coat) who is athletic, loyal, cuddly, smart and extremely docile. His favorite games are keep away (with dog toys) and chasing dirt bikes.
Sadie is a Border Collie / Australian Shepherd mix (blue merle coat) and is very athletic, extremely smart, loyal and a huge cuddler. Her favorite games are fetch and frisbee.
Our #1 priority is to make sure that our puppies go to a good home that can provide them with what they need to be good dogs, so please read up on the breeds below to make sure that you and one of our pups will be a good fit for each other.
Intelligent, hard working, and versatile, the Aussie is a no-nonsense dog who thrives in a home where his brains and energy are put to good use. You don't have to keep a flock of sheep if you live with an Aussie — although it doesn't hurt — but you do have to keep him busy. He's a high-energy dog who doesn't know the meaning of couch potato and wouldn't approve of it if he did. Because he's got energy to burn, he needs plenty of exercise — a walk around the neighborhood won't cut it — and at least a small yard to help him work out his ya-yas. Read More
The Border Collie, a medium-sized dog at 30 to 45 pounds, possesses a seemingly supernatural amount of energy and stamina — a hardiness that was developed when he was required to work all day in the hills and valleys of the rugged Scottish border country, sometimes running 50 miles or more a day. When it comes to the ideal working dog, it doesn't get much better than the Border Collie. The Border Collie is a good match for an owner who is as active as he is, especially one who's eager to get involved in dog sports. With the right training, this breed excels in any activity he tries, including sheepdog trials, agility, flyball, flying disc, advanced obedience, freestyle obedience, or tracking. Read More
Below are a few pictures of Mac (Australian Shepherd) and Sadie (Border Collie / Australian Shepherd) in various places like camping in upper Michigan, on the boat at Half Moon lake, in the backyard and more. Click or tap a thumbnail to see a larger version.
Unfortunately we have no plans for another litter at this time. We wish you well in your search for your new friend, it will be well worth the effort! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.


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I.D. Magazine March/April 2007: Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful
This month's I.D. magazine is dedicated to ornament, decoration, and eye candy for the sake of having something nice to look at. While it may seem that these ideas are diametrically opposed to the general tenets of TreeHugger-dom, it doesn't have to be this way. Aesthetics and good looks can, and do, intermingle with sustainability (something that TreeHugger has tried to point out as often as possible over the past two-plus years). Take, for example, the feature on Dutch designer Maaten Baas (page 32), who specializes in creating pieces unavailable from the "regular design world" by using flea-market junk and a welding torch (among other things). His work is so well regarded that his workshop of a dozen co-designers can't keep up with the demand from people like Ian Schrager (who put Baas' work in his Gramercy Park Hotel). There's also a quick peek at New Orleans' new Global Green Resource Center, a sustainable materials library and advocacy group that provides "low-cost, high-impact solutions to ecological and economic crises" at no cost to homeowners. "'Affordability and sustainability are deeply connected,' notes the center's director, Beth Galante, a New Orleans native and one-time environmental lawyer who runs the place with artist/builder John Moore." The center has just started up LEED seminars with the American Institute of Architects and a $2 million Green Schools construction consulting process, and plans are in the works for a partnership with local manufacturers to develop prefab composite insulation panels; more on the center is available through Global Green's website. For some truly ornamental design, though, we have to look no further than the AirPod (page 41), the tiny, ultra-efficient, ultra-sleek air purifier that bears striking resemblance to a consumer electronic of similar name. Lots more to see in the March/April issue of I.D. and at idonline.com. ::I.D. magazine

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Is There a Moral Obligation to Obey the Law?
The questions that shall be answered in this essay are Must we only obey a just law?', Should we obey a law because it is just to do so?' and Or else, can we not obey at all?'
Before we can answer these questions it is important to establish what is meant by the term just'. Just' in this case means morally just', I think, but differences of opinion exist as to its meaning. For the purpose of this essay, I shall take just' to mean fair' in the way Rawls indicates when he writes about the veil of justice in 1971: the every-day-sense of the term the average person would agree about.
Should we obey a law because it is just to do so?
The first question I shall address is whether one should obey a law because it is just to do so'. Woozley in 1979 states: If political leaders and police chiefs had their way, all of us would believe that a powerful reason (possibly the principle, if not the only, reason) that we should obey a law is that it is a law. In fact, with the exception of a special class of laws, it is no reason at all.
This is the core of discussion whether there is a general moral obligation to obey the law. This discussion started in the 1970's in the United States. The background to it was the civil rights movement in the United States, and the Vietnam War with its political scandals. People who disagreed with the governments' policies started arguing that sometimes, a citizen is justified in acting illegally. The question is: does a citizen have a moral duty to obey the law and if so, why?
In the writings of Honoré, Raz, Smith, Finnis and Bix there are many arguments for and against a general moral obligation to obey. Often, they take each other's ideas as a basis and develop or counter argue them. I shall give a synopsis of five arguments in favour of a general moral obligation to obey, and give my own and theorists' counterarguments. More arguments in favour and against a general moral obligation to obey the law exist than these five, but I shall take those that are clearest and mentioned most often.
The first argument in favour of a general moral obligation to obey the law is provided by the Greek philosopher Plato and is known as the benefit or gratitude argument. It is the idea that for those who receive substantial benefits from the state it is immoral not to respond with the small obligation government asks in return namely to obey the law. Indeed, almost all citizens of a country, even when undemocratic, receive benefits from the state. These can be police protection, free education or social benefits, but also simpler things as the provision of roads, electricity, or water. If the benefits are considered substantial', they imply a moral obligation to obey the government's laws as an expression of gratitude. Although there are many ways to counter argue this argument, it is perhaps natural the argument appeals to people who find their government a just one.
There are several counterarguments.
It is argued for example, that the benefits of the state are not asked for, but automatically given. We are born into citizenship and therefore, the benefits we receive are forced' upon us and we might like them non-existent or different.. But a stronger counterargument is provided by Raz. He claims that, in the case we should like to express our gratitude, we needn't necessarily express it by obeying the law, there being other ways of expressing our gratitude. Also, who judges whether the received benefits are substantial?
A second argument for a general moral obligation to obey the law is the argument of consent. This is the idea that by some action, or inaction, we have implicitly consented to obeying society's law. This action may be voting, accepting government benefits, or simply not...
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The Scottish Government considered three proposals for the operation of Tenancy Deposits schemes in Scotland.
The scheme had an operational start date on Monday 2 July 2012.
The regulations make it compulsory for all domestic landlords/agents who have collected a deposit from tenants to lodge these deposits, past and present, into an approved scheme. A tenancy deposit is a sum of money which a landlord requires a tenant to pay at the start of the tenancy, and which will normally be returned to the tenant at the end of the tenancy. The money is security against the tenant not meeting their obligations in connection with a tenancy or occupancy arrangement. In certain circumstances a landlord may want to use some or all of the deposit at the end of the tenancy. Failure to comply with above conditions can see the landlord liable to pay the tenant three times the deposit, or deregistration by the local authority, which could lead to the property being exempt from being let. Compliance may be difficult if Landlord's do not have a lease, misplaced the lease or records are not up to standard.
A landlord or agent must then provide information about their registration status with the local authority when paying over a deposit and also notify the tenant which scheme the deposit has been paid into. Any deposit accepted by a landlord on or after 2nd October 2012 must be deposited with an approved scheme within 30 working days of a tenancy starting. If the landlord held deposits before this date, the landlord must still protect them, but will be allowed more time to submit them to an approved scheme.
When the lease is terminated, the landlord/agent must apply to the scheme administrator to have the deposit returned. The tenant also reserves the right to apply to the administrator for the deposit to be returned. If there is any dispute, it will be referred to an adjudicator, who will then decide the outcome within 20 days of a referral. The scheme will write to the landlord or tenant as appropriate, asking them to confirm whether they agree with the Proposal for Deposit Repayment, or wish to dispute the amount. Where the landlord and tenant agree how all or part of the deposit is to be repaid, it will be paid out within 5 working days of the scheme receiving confirmation of the agreement between the parties. The return of the deposit will take longer where the amount is disputed, or the landlord or tenant cannot be contacted, or do not co-operate.
Any dispute regarding the repayment of all or part of the deposit will be dealt with in accordance with these scheme rules unless notified otherwise in writing.
The deposit remains in the schemes account until it is repaid in accordance with the schemes rules and the requirements of the Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations 2011.
Vista Properties carry out stringent property examinations, which will be essential to landlords when dealing with tenants deposits, thus ensuring that landlord rights are robustly protected at all times. Please note that adhering to these new regulations is solely the Landlords responsibility unless they instruct Vista Properties in writing to deal with the matter on their behalf. Please note that the above statement only applies to clients who have their property fully managed with us.
Landlords who live overseas and take a deposit, and who are not otherwise exempt, must comply with the Tenancy Deposit Regulations.


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Snow Therapy
Sunday was great! I finally received a much needed massage in the AM. Most people want to relax after a massage. When I receive them and can actually lift my limbs with full range of motion, I get all excited about being un-mangled. So then all I want to do is work out. I got invited/uninvited to go ride with Art and Co. Art was running late and asked me to drop him off at the shoreline trail head in City Creek. I was in a bad mood at this point and took Art's suggestion of running the trail for a little ways. Anyone that knows me well, knows that once I get going, I never want to stop. So I threw on my Nike Free's (no socks), didn't bother with gloves and took off up the snowy trail. In my head I was going to run for 20 minutes and then turn around. I ended up enjoying the sunshine and solitude so much that I took off my shirt and ran in my sports bra. I saw two people (who called me insane) after I passed my crazy snow cycling boyz and other than that had the trail to myself. Heaven. I love Heaven. Sometimes life becomes so crazy that I forget to go there. My 20 minute run turned into a 2 hour love fest with just me, the glistening snow, and the soft sounds of my light breath and footsteps dancing gleefully in the moment. I forgot about my worries, fears, etc. By the time I ran the entire trail to the end of Dry Creek and then back to my car, I felt whole again. It's so amazing how nature, sunshine, and solitude are such healers for me.
Today, I am still so high. When I am here, I can do anything and everything. This morning I went to my 5:45 AM speed workout with other like minded wonderful running friends. Then dragged Kang with me to swim. After swimming I dropped my car off at the service station and ran to the gym to meet Jeff for 2 hours of yoga. I gave massage for a few hours, ate a late lunch and picked up Canyon early from school.
Perhaps I will sleep tonight. Right now I am falling asleep at the computer. Can't ask for anything better than complete fatigue mixed with bliss on a sunny January day.


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CINCINNATI — Stringing two first downs together in a drive has never been more of a challenge for the Bengals, who head into the final stretch of the season trying to stay in contention despite an offence that ranks among the worst in franchise history.
They're having a really hard time simply staying on the field.
The Bengals (4-6) rank last in the league in total yards and total plays. They're second-worst in time of possession, holding the ball for only 26 minutes, 45 seconds per game. And there's been no indication of improvement heading into a home game against the Browns (0-10) on Sunday.
All it takes is one bad play and they're looking at another three-and-out.
"I'd say when you're a good team and you kind of have the momentum, you can take a negative play and say, 'No problem, we'll get it on second and third down,"' offensive co-ordinator Bill Lazor said. "And when you're in one of those ruts, it's like, 'Oh gosh.' Then all of a sudden you take a negative and you think, 'We're dead."'
Cincinnati is in a deep rut when it comes to moving the ball.
In the past three games, the Jaguars and Titans each held the ball for more than 40 minutes and the Broncos had it for 35.
Cincinnati had the ball for 33 possessions in those games — not counting kneel-downs — and failed to get a first down 10 times. They managed to string together a pair of first downs only 27 per cent of the time.
The result is a glaring imbalance. The Bengals have run only 524 plays this season, which are by far the fewest in the NFL; the Jets are second-worst at 566. They're on pace to set a club record for fewest plays in a 16-game, non-strike season.
The offensive line's struggles are the key component. Andy Dalton has been under pressure all season, and the running backs have few holes.
During a 23-7 loss at Jacksonville on Nov. 5, the Bengals had only seven plays that gained yards in the second half and seven that lost yards.
During a 20-17 win at Denver on Sunday, they ran for only 49 yards combined and had six running plays that lost yards.
Rookie Joe Mixon carried 20 times for 49 yards at Denver, an average of 2.5 per carry. He's often been either hit in the backfield or had to change course to avoid a tackler.
"As a runner, you just can't be frustrated," coach Marvin Lewis said. "You can't let the last play, positively or negatively, affect the next one. You've got to make the most of it, that's all."
The Bengals are on pace to run the fewest plays, have the worst time of possession, and rush for the fewest yards in the franchise's 50 seasons.
"We're calling the runs," Dalton said. "And we're expecting production out of them. When we don't get that, it means you've got to make up more on second or third or whatever down it is."
So far, they've not done that very often.
Randy Bullock has missed an extra-point attempt in each of the past two games, figuring in how they played out at the end. Lewis was asked Wednesday if the missed kicks affect his patience level with the kicker.
"It does affect our patience level," he said.
CB Adam "Pacman" Jones had a full practice Wednesday after sitting out the Denver game with a concussion. LB Kevin Minter, who missed the past four with an elbow injury, also fully practiced. CB Darqueze Dennard (knee) and LB Vincent Rey (hamstring) were among those held out. CB William Jackson III (toe) and TE Tyler Kroft (hand) were limited.
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All of our courses give you the opportunity to apply to spend time abroad, usually as an extra academic year. As part of our BMus Music Performance course, if you progress successfully, you will complete a compulsory year abroad where you will spend the third year of your degree studying in a conservatoire/music college environment at one of our partner institutions outside the UK.
For BA, BSc and MArts students, the University has partnerships with more than 400 universities worldwide and popular destinations for our students include Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia, or you might consider the Horizon Year Abroad which enables you to study in countries such as Japan or China.
Studying abroad is a great way to boost your confidence and broaden your outlook on life by experiencing another culture, while making friends and having fun. When you return to University after this experience, you'll have a new perspective on life for your final year, and it will certainly be an advantage in planning for employment or further study.
If you want to study in a country that teaches in another language, our Language Centre can provide you with additional learning opportunities before you go.
You will also have opportunity to attend subsidised short programmes, usually over the summer, in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Short programmes, usually taken through summer schools, are a great chance to experience study and life in another country without taking a full year out. Find out more about short programmes.
Visit the Study abroad website to find out more
BMus destinations:
BMus students can apply to study in Europe or elsewhere worldwide, at a conservatoire, music college, or school of music at a university. (Due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, we are not listing specific European destinations at present.)
BA/JH/MArts/BSc destinations:
Any of the worldwide destinations listed on the Study Abroad web pages are available to MArts/BA/JH/BSc students, provided they have suitable modules available. You may also apply for the Horizon Year Abroad, which would enable you to study in English at a University in China, Japan, etc. (you need not study music on the Horizon Year Abroad). See the Study Abroad website for further details.
Study Abroad is competitive, and students must gain minimum grades in order to apply for this opportunity.
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Jigsaw pieces in the media
The Jigsaw Housing team are excited to have been popping up in the media these last few weeks. The ACT Architecture Awards People's Choice has supported recent articles on some of our beautiful, energy efficient, sustainable homes.
Did you read about Kerry and Marika's renovations in this recent Domain article?
And our Ulysses and Wonga Street Houses in this recent story?
Client Testimonials:
"We wanted to get the basics right; how it was placed and how it worked for us. It's a good example of architecture working with space and energy efficient housing and producing a really simple, straightforward solution. It's a great house to live in and we couldn't speak more highly of it." – James and Jackie, Ulysses House
"Our house is not only functional – it's also beautiful and highly energy efficient. Jigsaw's creativity in the design phase was matched by their practicality and skill in the construction phase. It was a very smooth process from concept to completion – we loved building our house and living in it is even better!" – Pete & Libby, Wonga Street House


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I'm going to do it. And it starts today. I've got some yarn dyed and I just downloaded the pattern. My goal is to have it done when the KAL: Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along ends, so I can wear it at our Clendenin Family Reunion in June, in Ohio. I think it will be perfect (hope hope hope).
I'm going to knit the Bonny, a lovely sleeveless lace shell with a gorgeous detail in the bodice. It's lightweight, it's knit in the round and should (hope hope hope) take one skein of lace that I dyed last year.
Since it's bottom up, I will do a provisional cast-on. That way I can add a bottom detail if I need it a little longer for my tall torso. And if I run out of my 880 yards, I have lots of lace leftover from other projects to add at the bottom. I think a little colour blocking would be interesting.
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Today, the Oregon Pay Equity Act's prohibition on screening job applicants or employees based on past compensation takes effect. Under the law, it is illegal to both screen job applicants based on current or past compensation, as well as to determine compensation for a position based on current or past compensation of a prospective employee. The law does not forbid an employer from considering employee compensation during a transfer, move, or hire of the employee to a new position within that same employer.
This new restriction is intended to address the historic pay gap experienced by certain protected classes by prohibiting employers from using that information to perpetually depress wages for those workers. This provision of the law will initially be enforced by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), although workers will have a private right of action starting January 1, 2024.
If they have not done so already, employers should take steps now to ensure that they will not be in violation of the law. Those steps should include reviewing all job applications and postings to ensure they do not ask for past pay information and counseling all interviewers and recruiters not to ask about pay history when screening new applicants.
While the law prevents employers from seeking pay history from job applicants, it does not prevent them from asking prospective employees their "minimum wage or salary requirement" or their "wage or salary expectations" for the position. Such information is often vital in determining whether the candidate is within the designated pay range of any given position.
The broader pay equity requirements of the new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2019, place a significantly higher burden on employers, and increase exposure. Employers are encouraged to start now on full compliance with the law and to begin working on a general pay equity analysis within the workplace. Furthermore, the new rules will place a higher burden on employers to have records and systems that objectively explain any pay discrepancies between employees who belong to one or more protected classes.
Based on the number of protected classes included in the new law, every employee will belong to multiple protected classes, meaning that all employee pay must be scrutinized. Intentional discrimination is not required under the law and any failure to properly document pay policies could result in a lawsuit. In addition, there is a limited affirmative defense under the law for employers who have conducted a reasonable pay equity analysis within the preceding three years.
Barran Liebman attorneys are available to assist and counsel on how to perform a pay equity analysis and the types of forms and processes that should be reviewed and considered. Please contact us any time for a consultation. For specific questions about how the Pay Equity Act affects your workplace, contact Anthony Kuchulis at (503) 276-2199 or email@example.com.


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As you can understand all appointments are currently canceled.
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Hypocalcemia (Overview)
Hypocalcemia refers to low measured levels of calcium in the blood. Symptoms of hypocalcemia may include numbness/tinglng of he hands and mouth or cramping. In severe cases, one's ability to think may be impaired. Hypocalcemia may be due to poor diet, vit d deficiency, disorders of the parathryoid gland or kidney disorders.
Can hypocalcemia be serious?
Yes: If severe it could lead to seizures. Milder cases it would lead to muscle twitching or spasms. ...Read more
Hypocalcemia (Overview)
Hypocalcemia refers to low measured levels of calcium in the blood. Symptoms of hypocalcemia may include numbness/tinglng of he hands and mouth or cramping. In severe cases, one's ability to think may be impaired. Hypocalcemia may be due to poor diet, vit d deficiency, disorders of the parathryoid gland or kidney disorders.
What are the symptoms of hypocalcemia?
Twitching, facial: Also tingling and numbness and seizure-like episodes in severe disease. These symptoms may suggest hypocalcemia but are not diagnostic. Diagnosis is only done by boos test. Don't treat yourself based on symptoms only without doc supervision since unnecessary calcium intake has its drawbacks too. ...Read more
Can you get hypocalcemia through your diet?
Yes: Anyone on vegan diet certainly gets much lower calcium than they need unless they receive calcium supplements or calcium-fortified products, e.g., calcium-fortified cereal, soyproducts. ...Read more
What is the definition or description of: hypocalcemia?
Low blood calcium: Hypocalcemia refers to low measured levels of calcium in the blood. Symptoms of hypocalcemia may include numbness/tinglng of he hands and mouth or cramping. In severe cases, one's ability to think may be impaired. Hypocalcemia may be due to poor diet, vit d deficiency, disorders of the parathryoid gland or kidney disorders. ...Read more
I've been diagnosed with hypocalcemia. Will I lose a lot of weight?
No: Most common causes of hypocalcemia (low blood calcium level) are vit d deficiency, chronic kidney disease, and hypoparathroidism. Hypocalcemia can be associated with increased urinary frequency and water loss which 'may' cause some minor weight loss (a few pounds at most). ...Read more
Is hypocalcemia related to gout?
Not usually related: Gout is related to high uric acid levels causing joint pains and swellings. Low calcium is usually due to kidney disease, parathyroid disease, or medications, among others. In acute (sudden) kidney failure from uric acid stones, low calcium can happen, but this would be an uncommon situation. A rare condition called tumor lysis syndrome can also show low calcium and high uric acid levels. ...Read more
How does hypoparathyroidism cause hypocalcemia?
Three mechanisms.: Hypocalcemia occurs in the absence of parathyroid hormone because of low bone breakdown, loss of calcium in the urine and poor absorption of calcium by the intestine. ...Read more
What causes hypocalcemia and a lymphopenia?
See below:
These are two different conditions. There are several causes of hypocalcemia, including calcium and vitamin d deficiency, chronic kidney disease etc. Best to talk to your doctor.
Lymphopenia is decreased lymphocyte count caused by some infections or medications amongst other reasons. Please talk to your doc. ...Read more
Can hypocalcemia cause Dizziness?
In the extreme: Hi. You should be being treated with calcitriol and calcium for your hypoparathyroidism. If you don't take your calcium & calcitriol, your calcium can get very low, and if very low, dizziness can ensue. Be safe, treat your hypocalcemia. I recommend you run your calcium at or just below the lower limit of the normal range, so you don't have too high urinary calcium and risk kidney stones. Good luck ...Read more
Why do preemies get infant hypocalcemia?
Mom and infant: Babies get calcium from mom. Babies born at less than 32 wks gestation abruptly end their "supply" of calcium and it drops after they are born. Up to 70% of these bebies have this problem. Other causes are babies who have low apgar scores and have a low oxygen supply, preemies born to diabetic moms as they have a higher calcium requirement, also moms with hyperparathyroidism and some seizure meds. ...Read more
What laboratory test can detect hypocalcemia?
A simple blood test, but there must be several other lab tests to be done on the same sample.
If your doctor only requested serum calcium you might need a new doctor. Low calcium on its own must have a cause and that must be found by the lab studies. ...Read more
Can you have hypocalcemia and not have cancer?
Yes: Hypercalcemia instead of hypocalcemia has been associated with various malignancies, e.g., leukemia, hodgkins lymphoma, neuroblastoma. ...Read more
What is the best food for patient with hypocalcemia?
Milk & milk products: Rich sources of calcium include milk and milk products; calcium fortified soy products; calcium fortified cereals and orange juice. ...Read more
Baby of six month has hypoglycemia with hypocalcemia all investigation was normal what is wrong with him? Thank you
Needs a full eval: I would have him seen by a pediatric endocrinologist. The evaluation and interpretation of tests on this combination is complex, and the kid needs a thourough eval without an overlap of studies. Seek one through a childrens hospital or medical school. ...Read more
I'm 36 years old, was diagnosed with hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism and HBP but want to have a baby, do you think I should or should not.
See a perinatologist: This is a specialist who advises and manages high risk pregnancies. Since you have several significant medical issues, it is best to seek consultation for preconception counseling. ...Read more
What are the effects of hypocalcemia and hypokalemia on neurons?
Neuronal physiology:
Read this for lots of information:
http://www. Benbest. Com/science/anatmind/anatmd1.html ...Read more
Can drinking/consuming fluoride every day lead to hypocalcemia?
No: Drinking/consuming the normal amount of Fluoride we are exposed to in water, toothpaste and food will not cause hypocalcemia. Consuming excessive amounts of Fluoride (more then 3x normal dosage) over several years can lead to skeletal fluorosis. Only 4 cases have been reported in the entire usa in the last 60 years. You do not have to worry about this. ...Read more
What are the signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia? Possible treatment?
Twitches and cramps: In severe cases seizure or seizure like activity may occur. Tingling and numbness around mouth and facial twitches occur. Important to check with your doctor as to what the reason is since treatment changes with cause. However, an easy way to elevate your calcium is to take tums (calcium carbonate). New data show that high calcium intake increases heart and kidney disease problems. Anyone should be cautious with tums (calcium carbonate). ...Read more
Please tell me can drinking/consuming fluoride every day cause hypocalcemia?
A loose dog study.:
Am J Emerg Med. 1988 Jan;6 (1):1-3.
Fluoride-induced hyperkalemia: the role of Ca2+-dependent K+ channels.
Cummings CC1, McIvor ME.
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Acute Fluoride poisoning is associated with sudden cardiac death by an unknown mechanism. Because F- binds to Ca2+ to cause marked hypocalcemia, lowered serum Ca2+ concentrations have been thought to be a major underlying factor in the ventricular irritability of F (-)-toxic patients. ...Read more
What is the true measure of hypocalcemia? Low ionized calcium, or low calcium? Thank you.
Depends on context: More information is needed, especially in regards to a correction factor against the serum albumin in hypocalcemia. Ionized calcium is a good measure too, but again, context is necessary. Please see your doctor to help you with clinical context of laboratory values, because the values are not really significant until they are applied to your clinical situation. ...Read more
What's the difference between low ionized calcium and low calcium? Which one is the true measure of hypocalcemia?
Both: If you can measure (rarely done), calculate (complicated formula) or estimate (calcium minus albumin), you will get the ionized calcium. About half of the calcium in the blood is ionized and this is the active form. In real-life, this means that a lot of sick people with low albumin also have low total calcium but needn't worry as the physiologic ionized calcium is what's regulated. ...Read more
I was diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia, what are the best foods for me to eat and is it safe for me to exercise, I often feel tired.
Dairy products.: Hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism is corrected by adequate calcium intake from food and/or calcium supplements plus calcitriol, the most active form of vitamin d. It is best prescribed by an endocrinologist. ...Read more
Does hypocalcemia cause blood clots?
No: Hypocalcemia does not cause blood clots.Get a more detailed answer ›
Why does hypocalcemia lead to muscle spasms?
Muscle spasms:
The Cleveland Clinic has a very reliable article about hypocalcemia on the internet.
Look for "www. Clevelandclinicmeded. Com" ...Read more
What risks do mild hypocalcemia 2.11 (ref 2.2 -2.7) & hypokalemia 2.9 (ref 3.5 - 5.0) present to pt undergoing general anesthesia.
1) why is potassium low? That is an unlikely problem without some specific cause.
You need to discuss with your doctor about it before surgery to get whatever cause is treated.
And. You need to have this information in order to tell the surgeon and other health professional you will see. Cause
2) potassium level: should be corrected before surgery. ...Read more
I want to start a family but I have hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcemia and hypertension. Is it recommended that I can still have a baby. I'm 33 yrs old.
Yes: All treatable diseases, see your physician what is causing your problem (s), if necessary will refer you to a specialist. ...Read more
Can hypocalcemia cause kidney stones? Why? Why not?
Hypercalcemia: Kidney stones contain calcium and oxalate or phosphate. increased blood levels of calcium, hypercalacemia, are associated with excessive urinary calcium and stone formation. Hypocalcemia is not associated with stone formation as a key component of stones is lacking. ...Read more
Is it safe to have children (become pregnant) with hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia
It depends upon how low your calcium is. The more normal the better and safer
. Treatment is available. See your endocrinologist. ...Read more
One ECG (out of 5) showed long qt intervals. Does this mean I have lqt syndrome? R/o hypocalcemia.
Lots of reasons to have "long appearing qt" interval. Probably most common is inaccuracy of the machine in measuring the qt. Please have this verified by a human.
If verified, start looking at your meds. Medications are a common cause of real qt prolongation. If not meds, consider referral to cardiology to eval for lqt syndrome. ...Read more


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This decision is a clear commitment to Berlin. With the construction of this CHPP we will fulfil one further topic of the climate protection agreement with the Berlin senate that we signed in October 2009. We are well on track with halving our emissions compared to 1990," says Tuomo Hatakka, country manager for Vattenfall in Germany.
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I have been on a bicycle most of my life but only when I was about 65 years old did I begin to get into riding a quality bicycle on the road. John Kodin was my neighbor and my cycling guru. He got me my first Lightspeed bycicyle and when I crashed riding that he helped me put together the titanium Mongoose that I now ride.
As a safety factor I decided to wear yellow cycling clothing and selected to use the Saunier Duval team uniform as it was a bright yellow. When Chris Horner left the Saunier Duval team his kit was put on eBay for sale and I was able to get most of it. That way I am able to wear gear that was used in the Tour de France. The following photo, taken in 2009 was taken of me as I was heading to the YMCA after my noontime bike ride. When I get in from my ride I go to my office in downtown Bellingham and strap on my knapsack with a fresh change of clothes and head for the Y.
Several times I raced in the local 'Ski to Sea' race. Here I am in the 2000 race. I was the oldest cyclist of more than 300 cyclists in the race. I came in pretty much at the middle of the pack.
Here I am with my old Lightspeed before I crashed it. Shoji Onozawa wanted to do a story for a Japanese magazine on outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest so he had me written up in a Japanese magazine. When I asked "Why me?" he responded "Japanese have respect for elders and you will be much admired for riding at your age (about 72 as I recall.) That's Bellingham Bay in the background with a barely visible Mt. Baker way in the distance.
This is what I looked like when a dog took me down. 28 stitches in the head, skin off the hands and elbow and mashed shoulder muscles. I was not a very happy camper. It took six months before I was fully back in shape again.
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Here is a letter to the Bellingham City Council on the "Road Designed for Murder".
Regarding NW Road
McGrath to Bakerview
11 July 2004 – GF Drake
The Public Works Dept. has responded to my letter to the City Council essentially saying that the city will do nothing until local property owners decide to develop their property at which time the City would require full improvements. And if local property owners do not plan any such change in use of their property the Public Works Dept. infers this stretch of road will remain the way it is. In other words, the health and safety of citizens of Bellingham is thereby a function of "market conditions". This is absurd. The safety of the community is the responsibility of the City Council and not of an individual property owner. The City Council should tell the Mayor and his minions in the Public Works Department that this stretch of road needs to be improved NOW and not when adjacent property owners deem it economically in their interest to do so.
I ask that the City Council [and the Public Works Dept. engineers] to get out of your cars and either walk or bicycle the distance from McGrath Road to Bakerview Road. Do it in both directions and include crossing Bakerview to the northern side of that thoroughfare. You will find that the road is clearly pedestrian and bicycle unfriendly, to say the least. With increasing traffic and the pressures of population growth in this part of Bellingham the situation will become a death or serious accident waiting to happen. I characterize the current state of the road as "A Road Designed for Murder." "Murder" because you could have forseen this and done something about it.
The construction on Bakerview of hundreds of new apartments abuts a road that has a bicycle lane but residents will not be able to travel the short distance to the center of Bellingham unless they go by car because they will have to use this stretch of Northwest Avenue between Bakerview and McGrath to the south of I-5. Parents will be reluctant to let their teen-age children go to downtown Bellingham or to the waterfront by bicycle as it is too dangerous! The design of Northwest Road is requiring all movement from that part of town to the south to be by automobile. It is time to get rid of this philosophy and make the city safe for pedestrians and bicyclists.
My personal feeling is that this short distance of roadway needs to be improved for pedestrian and bicyclist safety whether or not local property owners plan site improvements. One does not need curbs, gutters and sidewalks before widening the pavement and providing a bicycling and pedestrian lane. Northwest Road in the county just to the north of Bakerview Road, has a good shoulder for riding and there are no sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc. the whole distance all the way to its end at Wiser Lake Road. I call on the City Council to tell the Mayor to have this section of roadway improved for bicycle and pedestrian safety even without the installation of curbs, sidewalks, storm drains and gutters.


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This. A biological reaction. A smile, a genuine smile is a really good indicator that you are IN what you love. And not just any smile. A smile that is also shown in the eyes, that kind of smile.
It's a sign that you are experiencing exactly what we are all really here to experience- joy.
So I challenge you, observe your mouth muscles this week and see what you find… kinda like a food journal. See when you smile and what you're doing / experiencing when you are. I'd be curious to see what you found. And to see if this challenges the believes you may have had around what it is that you're meant to be doing.
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FLYNN: I was asked by my speaker's bureau, LAI. I do public speaking. It was in Russia. It was a paid speaking opportunity. I get paid so much. The speaker's bureau got paid so much, based on our contract.
PRIEST: Can you tell me how much you got for that?
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PRIEST: No? Because you don't want to get your fees out there?
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It is estimated that every year, 50 million visits to the GP are made for minor health problems such as
coughs and colds, mild eczema and athlete's foot. Topsham Pharmacy is delighted to have recently qualified
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Firstly the 'Community Pharmacy Winter Ailments Scheme' offers patients who are exempt from prescription
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when suffering from common winter conditions. The scheme allows accredited pharmacies to offer an
alternative and convenient location to seek advice and over the counter treatments for some of the most
common winter ailments including sore throats, coughs and colds. Treatments such as specified analgesics,
cough suppressants, nasal decongestants and rehydration treatments will be available free of charge to
patients in exempt groups, after a brief consultation with a member of pharmacy staff.
Secondly, 'The Community Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme' will ensure that all patients can conveniently
access advice and some 'Prescription Only' Medicines from a local accredited pharmacy without first visiting a
doctor. There is a list of various specific conditions and treatments that are covered by the scheme, including
eye drops for conjunctivitis, creams for nappy rash, athletes' foot or impetigo and specified antibiotics for
uncomplicated urinary infections. There will be no charge for these treatments for exempt groups and those
who normally pay for their prescriptions will only have to pay the same charge as if they'd received the
prescription from their GP.
Steve Murphy, pharmacist at Topsham Pharmacy said "These schemes make so much sense. As pharmacists
we're perfectly qualified and placed to help people with a huge range of ailments that don't require an
appointment or a wait to see a doctor. We hope that patients will realise the benefits of seeking help at their
pharmacy first and thereby reduce the significant demand on our doctors."
'The Winter Ailment Scheme' will run until the end of March and 'The Community Pharmacy Minor Ailment
Scheme' will continue through the year. Both schemes are offered from all three local pharmacies ‐ 3 Fore
Street, Topsham and Countess Wear Pharmacies.
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Cadillac is introducing a new full-size sedan for 2013. The 2013 Cadillac XTS fills a hole left in the Cadillac lineup since production of the STS and DTS ended a couple of years ago. In their place is the 2013 Cadillac XTS, a roomy cruiser that shows off the latest technology, upgraded interior materials and a refined Cadillac design.
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Taco Soup
2 pounds of ground beef. ( I used 94/6 for less fat content) 1 clove of garlic 1 can of diced tomato/peppers 2 cans of chopped tomatoes 1 can of kidney beans 1 can of pinto beans 1 package of Ranch Dressing 1 chopped onion 2 cans of whole kernel corn 1 package of taco seasoning
Brown meat, onion, and garlic. (drain if needed) Put into a large pot and/or crockpot. Add all other ingredients including liquids. Cook as long as possible. (At least until all ingredients are tender!)Add To Recipe Box Back to Recipes


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Tobacco giant targets tax-free cigarette sales
Area stores unhappy with tax-free sales of cigarettes by the Oneida Indian Nation have found a powerful ally — one of the world's largest tobacco companies.
"The state loses revenue. Retailers lose sales. Their employees could even lose jobs. And it adds to the burden on hard-working taxpayers," reads a recent full-page advertisement paid for by Altria Client Services on behalf of Philip Morris USA. The ad was published in various Upstate New York newspapers.
The ad pictures large hands cradling sand, with grains falling between the fingers.
Oneida Nation officials say they feel betrayed by the stance Philip Morris has taken – saying it's a reversal of the company's previous position, which in the past has provided racking and signage to SavOn and other Indian stores.
"They were like a big brother almost, who has turned around and smacked us for some reason," said Bob Hilburger, director of business development for the Oneida Indian Nation.
Tobacco industry officials say the ads and the website, Enforce The Law – Collect The Tax Coalition, are not questioning the sovereignty of Indian nations such as the Oneidas, who have built a commercial empire in the western portion of Oneida County and in eastern Madison County, complete with a casino, hotels, restaurants and convenience stores.
"It's really about the policy issue of tax collection," said David Sutton, spokesman for Philip Morris USA. "It's about leveling the playing field."
'Need for revenue'
There have been several similar coalitions formed throughout the years to peddle the same kind of message, said James Calvin, president of the New York Association of Convenience Stores.
Why does Calvin hope this one will have better results?
For one, he said, the effort now has "the leadership and participation of Altria," which sells close to half of U.S. cigarettes.
Also, the state has a vested interest to collect these taxes now to close its potential $9 billion budget gap, Calvin said.
The sale of untaxed cigarettes from Indians to non-Indians has been a longstanding issue – especially in Upstate New York.
The initial promise to collect those taxes on Indian cigarettes was made by then-Gov. George Pataki, who pulled back from the measure in the 1990s after about 1,000 members of the Seneca Nation blocked the Thruway and other roads — sometimes with burning tires.
Gov. Eliot Spitzer campaigned for governor on the same promise, but backed away once in office, leaving a gap in the 2007-08 state budget.
Now, Gov. David Paterson is giving collecting the revenue another shot, looking to enforce a law he signed in December 2008 in Utica.
Recently proposed state regulations would limit the quantity of tax-free cigarettes that may legally be supplied to Indian nations or tribes.
'Death notice'
But the longer this tax goes uncollected, the more it is hindering local convenience stores, Calvin said.
"You lose the sale of cigarettes, and you lose the sale of other products," he said.
Sutton said his company is looking out for the interests of such stores.
"If you have one pool of retailers that we're obviously working with every day, and have another pool of retailers who are not colleting the tax, it's very difficult to compete," he said.
As for the Nation, it has already made the decision to downplay product placement of Philip Morris' Marlboro cigarettes in SavOn stores, Hilburger said.
"Obviously you're not going to support someone to run expensive ads in the paper," Hilburger said, adding of the advertisement, "It almost looked like a death notice. It was 85 percent black."
source: uticaod.com
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- NY may try to collect taxes on Indian cigarettes


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There seems to be a bit of confusion when it comes to the definition of the word Pasta. Lacking essence, Pasta is a generic term for floured grains blended together with water and sometimes eggs. Pasta can mean a whole slew of things. It is not simply a fancy word for Spaghetti. Because Pasta is an Italian word derived from the word "paste," one might think that the realm of pasta dishes are distinctly Italian. Such is not the case. Pasta can also be noodles. In fact, "pasta" describes all types of noodles; fresh or dry. They can be made from wheat, rice, buckwheat, and other grains.
Funny thing about my recollection of Sunday dinners. To my mind's eye, they never included pasta, per se...Yes, there was Spaghetti & Meatballs and Baked Macaroni, which by the way was completely different than Baked Ziti:) We might dine on Fettucini Alfredo if "company" was coming and more than likely Lasagna or Manicotti on any given holiday. But, none of these dishes, to my recollection, included the word Pasta. In other words, my father never said, "let's have some pasta for dinner, how about spaghetti & meatballs?" He would say, "stir the sauce" we're having Spaghetti and Meatballs for dinner! As a matter of fact, the word pasta didn't enter my vocabulary on a regular basis until maybe 10 years ago.
On the other hand, the word noodles has been a part of my everyday parlance for as long as I can remember, and probably longer. One of my all time favorites "snacks" is noodles with butter and plenty of black pepper. Comfort food in my book!
I don't want to attempt to untangle the old aged discussion as to which came first Noodles or Pasta. Does it really matter? By all accounts, noodles are pasta and today I would like to share a couple of Asian noodle recipes that we would surely miss if we were to ignore Asian style pastas in our recipe reportoire. Each recipe comes from a book titled Chinese Cooking and More.
As one who can never have enough recipes which include Tofu, I can personally attest to the goodness of this recipe for Bean Threads with Tofu and Vegetables. Marion and I love it. It's easy to "throw" together and certainly beats "running" down to the "local" Chinese Restaurant which is about 20 miles away!
As I was gathering information for today's post, I stumbled upon a recipe for Pulled Noodles in Florence Lin's Complete Book of Chinese Noodles, Dumplings and Breads.
There it was on page 41, a recipe for Dragon's Beard Noodles or Pulled Noodles. Have you ever heard of pulled noodles? It seems, The Art of Hand Pulled Noodles is "arguably becoming a lost art." I just had to share this bit of information.
Published in 1986, Florence Lin's Complete Book of Chinese Noodles, Dumplings and Breads, gives step by step instructions for the mixing, pulling, cutting and deep frying of the noodles. She includes illustrations and even a recipe and tips for making the dough in a food processor. I haven't included the recipe here but if you would like it, just let me know. Unfortunately, this book is long out of print but you may be able to find it online. Since it is still considered the definitive guide on the subject of Chinese Noodles and Dumplings, it is difficult to find.
Ms. Lin recently did an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. At the age of 93, she is apparently still going strong!
"Earlier this summer, The Chronicle brought together two matriarchs of Chinese cooking: Cecilia Chiang, whose restaurant, The Mandarin, raised the bar for San Francisco dining; and cookbook author Florence Lin, who taught cooking classes in New York for three decades."
Thank you to Tina @ Squirrel Head Manor for sharing this charming quote by Federico Fellini. Tina is also a huge pasta fan so it shouldn't be too surprising that she also selected a recipe for Spaghetti Alla Carbonara to share on her post.
As I mentioned at the beginning of Pasta Month, I've started a community pinboard devoted to all things pasta. So far, we have four contributors forty-one pins and about 731 followers on that board. I am quite pleased:)
Since many of you are contemplating joining Pinterest, or are hesitant to actively participate in the online "curating machine", I thought I would offer a few tips. Mind you, I am no pro. Yes, I have been pinning for a while and yes, I have certainly seen and "felt" the increased traffic in this blog since joining Pinterest, however, unlike Cooking Light who has 125,677 followers on their Pinterest Boards, I really "fly by the seat of my pants" when it comes to all things Pinterest:)
Let's start with a few Pinterest Basics.
1. "A pin is an image (or video) you add to Pinterest that links back to the website it came from..."
The easiest way for me to accomplish this important step is to make sure I click on the title of the post or article that I want to pin. For example, If you were totally dazzled by the image of Giada's Top 10 Pasta Cooking Tips that I posted for the Pasta Month's Party post I did at the beginning of the month, then what you would do is go to that page, click on the title, in this case it would look like this:
And Pin It! At first glance, you might think to yourself, "well, that's what I have been doing." Great! However, did yo notice how the complete URL includes not only my blog's address, {http://monthsofediblecelebrations.blogspot.com} it also includes the date of the post and the title of the post too. It is most frustrating to see a Pin you like, perhaps even want to repin it but when you click the link you land on the top URL which in this case would be {http://monthsofediblecelebrations.blogspot.com}. Uh Oh, no tips! You might even wind up on this post which would really be a maize of a go around:)
2. Pin It, you say! What? How? Where? There are basically three ways to add pins to Pinterest. We will only discuss one today. It uses the Pin It bookmarklet button which you can find in the goodies section of Pinterest. Look under "Looking for the Pinterest Bookmarklet?" Once you have dragged the bookmarklet to your browsers tool bar, you can easily Pin from any page that you land on. (as long as you check to make sure you have clicked the tile of that page as mentioned in #1.
Here's what it looks like in my Safari Toolbar. It also works in Chrome because I have that on my Mac Air:)
There are links to other Pinterest widgets on the Goodies page but you may want to revisit those when you are feeling more adventurous, like me! Since National Candy Corn Day is celebrated on October 30, I just this minute decided to make this board widget just for you today:) Once I figure out how to trim it down a bit, I'll add it to by sidebar:)
It would take an entire post to delve into the ins and outs of Pinterest. One this gal is not up to today. According to Mashable, "Pinterest has roughly 70 million registered users." That's a whole lotta new and intriguing recipes to discover you "guys." I don't think it's going anywhere any time soon:)
Pasta Party
As World Pasta Day approaches, I'm delighted to say we have quite an array of dishes to enhance our celebration. No, no, no, I'm not telling you what they are yet. You'll have to tune in on World Pasta Day for the round-up. If you missed the invitation to the Pasta Party and the Give-Away, it isn't to late. You can find all the "pertinent" information right here.
Tomorrow we will be celebrating Columbus Day. With the essence of that in mind, I would like to share a recipe for Tagliatelle agli Zucchini e Acciuga; Noodles with Zucchini and Anchovies from a book book titled Columbus Menu: Italian Cuisine after the First Voyage of Christopher Columbus by Stefano Milioni which was published by the Italian Trade Commission in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage.


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Evaluation of the phytoestrogenic activity of Cyclopia genistoides (honeybush) methanol extracts and relevant polyphenols
(American Chemical Society, 2007-04)
Unfermented C. genistoides methanol extracts of different harvestings and selected polyphenols were evaluated for phytoestrogenic activity by comparing binding to both ER subtypes, transactivation of an ERE-containing ...
Characterization of volatiles and aroma-active compounds in honeybush (Cyclopia subternata) by GC-MS and GC-O analysis
(American Chemical Society, 2012-03)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in fermented honeybush, Cyclopia subternata, were sampled by means of a high-capacity headspace sample enrichment probe (SEP) and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). ...
Phytoestrogenic potential of Cyclopia extracts and polyphenols
(Georg Thieme Verlag, 2013-05)
Cyclopia Vent. species, commonly known as honeybush, are endemic to Southern Africa. The plant is traditionally used as an herbal tea but several health benefits have recently been recorded. This minireview presents an ...
Comprehensive phenolic profiling of Cyclopia genistoides (L.) Vent. by LC-DAD-MS and -MS/MS reveals novel xanthone and benzophenone constituents
A high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method coupled with diode-array detection (DAD) was optimized for the qualitative analysis of aqueous extracts of Cyclopia genistoides. Comprehensive insight into the phenolic ...
Short-term and sub-chronic dietary exposure to aspalathin-enriched green rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) extract affects rat liver function and antioxidant status
An aspalathin-enriched green rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) extract (GRE) was fed to male Fischer rats in two independent studies for 28 and 90 days. The average dietary total polyphenol (TP) intake was 75.6 and 62.7 mg ...
Food ingredient extracts of Cyclopia subternata (Honeybush) : variation in phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity
Cyclopia subternata plants are traditionally used for the production of the South African herbal tea, honeybush, and recently as aqueous extracts for the food industry. A C. subternata aqueous extract and mangiferin (a ...


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SummaryUtimaco Safeware's SafeGuard PDA enterprise offers organizations the control to use PDAs within their architecture, while still protecting sensitive data from unauthorized users. SafeGuard PDA's use of advanced security algorithms and biometrics keeps confidential information secure at rest and in motion regardless of where the data may reside. The product is administered centrally and is easy to deploy. SafeGuard PDA enforces security settings and policy rights management that is transparent to the end-user.
We found this product to be very simple to use and configure. The initial installation comprises two pieces. The first is the administration piece, which is run on a server. Once the installation is complete, an administrator adds the administration template to the group policy snap-in where all configurations and options are set. The installer for the PDA is the second piece and this can be pushed to the devices via group policy as well.
SafeGuard PDA performs very nicely in an enterprise environment. On both the administration and user sides this product is well-integrated and very simple to use. Since all configurations are done via group policy, it is easy for an administrator to configure the appropriate types of policy for specific users.
The SafeGuard PDA comes with several manuals and documentation sheets for deployment. The manuals take a step-by-step approach to deployment and demonstrate the functionality scalability of the product. The manuals offer different alternatives to setting up and configuring the product to address users' needs and to provide the functionality best suited for the organization.
Utimaco has a well-designed online support site. The site is easy to navigate so finding contacts and support information is quick and simple. A full online support portal, called MyUtimaco, provides a way to submit a trouble ticket, download patches and search a knowledge base of FAQs and articles.
At $60 per device we found this product to be an excellent value for money. Its simple administration and good feature set, combined with its ease of use, make this product a solid buy for almost any size enterprise.


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I always grew up with a pencil in hand drawing. Over time, as I got older… I lost the time to draw. It wasn't a priority with everything else I had going on in life. But… I realized, when we bring out are artistic skills we can gain so much more from it.
Art, like Zentangle, can be very meditative and relaxing. It can take anyone with "no art skills" and bring out their artistic side. I see it all the time in our #ZenArtChallenge Group!
But, being creative through journaling, drawing, … in my opinion helps us be creative in all areas of our life. We tend to "see" the world and our problems differently through a different eye and we start seeing more options to solving them.
I hope to share the creative world of ART through journaling, drawing, painting… I am always learning and experimenting with being creative. And I want to pass on tips to you so you can experience all the benefits that come with being mindfully creative.
I hope you find as much JOY in the process of being creative as I do!
~ Heather Buchman
Join the July #ZenArtChallenge 2017
You probably already know I run the July #ZenArtChallenge over on my Instagram Account, @MindfulCreativity. Did you know, that challenge has officially been running over a year now. We have close to 7000 members in our Facebook community who take part in the monthly challenge!!! If you don't know what the #ZenArtChallenge is or all the huge benefits you can get from it… read this older post from when we started and hear what people are saying about it… Benefits of the #ZenArtChallenge. Why I Created This Challenge I am honored to spread the love of art and simply showing others that you do have a creative side. Also, if you read my last post, dealing with bouts of depression, I am SO learning the importance of self care. Taking a few minutes of the day to read, be creative, watch a movie…. is something I need to help me feel better inside. I love this challenge as it brings … Continue reading →
How to Do Creative Writing In My Bullet Journal
Since I was introduced to bullet journaling, one of the things I absolutely fell in love with was the absolutely gorgeous handwriting in the planners. As an engineer, I spent many hours handwriting on drawings. Therefore, my basic handwriting or capital letter writing was basic and readable. But, over the years my handwriting became more like a doctor's pad, something only I could read. I was always writing fast, not "pretty." So…. I wanted to learn how to do all this fancy handwriting. I admit… I bought books on lettering. I even bought a calligraphy set and dabbled in it. It was a good start, but not really what I was looking for to have that nice font to just make headers in my bullet journal. Then I spent HOURS on Pinterest searching for fonts. I created albums of fonts and just went about coping them. WOW, was that time consuming. But, it was getting me closer. THEN… I FOUND MAGIC … Continue reading →
I'm a Creator
I love to create things. I Zentangle (art work) in the morning, I create projects to help my team, I create these blog posts, I create systems to be organized around my house … My mind goes 100 miles an hour to create things. Problem is, I sometimes lack focus. And that means I jump from project to project. Thus… I start one and never finish it because I am off and running to do the next big thing. Have you ever heard the phrase, "Oh look, a squirrel." Yup, I get squirrelly and chase the next idea without finishing the first. But, that lack of focus doesn't move me closer to my goals and dreams. I seriously believe it's also a symptom of ADD. Moving on from one thing to the next, not focused and not finishing anything. The problem with that is things in my life never move forward. I feel my house is never clean, that project … Continue reading →


text: I'm playing Crisis Core on a PSP slim, 5.50 Prometheus. This issue happened when I was on 5.50 Gen-D3 as well, playing Dissidia. The problem is that some lines of dialogue during in-game cutscene will play, and some won't. Usually if a line of dialogue fails to play, then the rest of the voice acting is silent for that cutscene as well. That's normally not a big deal as it's subtitled anyways with both games, but with Crisis Core sometimes the subtitle text doesn't show up either, or it shows up and then vanishes in a split-second . Game loading/playing speed seems just fine other than that. My memory stick is an 8GB Sandisc, Chinese. Both games are ISO, not CSO, and match popular dumps. -Plugins- Game Categories VSH PSNLover VSH Cheatmaster VSH Cheatmaster Game PSNLover Game CWCheatpops POPS psploader POPS I'm going to try it later without the plugins, and if that doesn't work I'll back up my memory stick, format it, and copy all the files back. I just wanted to see if this was a known issue with anything, as I thought it was just Dissidia at first. EDIT: Copied everything off, formatted through windows, then through the PSP, copied everything back on and disabled all plugins. No change. Near the beginning of the game, with the "dumbapples" scene, after the "if he was your friend why didn't you just ask?" line, like clockwork, both the voices and subtitles stop playing properly, though the scene continues fine.


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Are you doing it wrong?
If your hair is 95 percent dry shampoo by the time Friday rolls around...you're doing it wrong. Dry shampoo is a dream come true for most of us ladies, especially in the hot and sweaty summer season, but, if you over-use it, you run the risk of doing more harm than good! To find out the right way to use dry shampoo we turned to an expert, stylist and L'Oréal Professionnel Ambassador Eric Gomez.
First things first, how do you actually use dry shampoo the right way? Hint: Spraying on and brushing it through is where things can go south. To use properly, Gomez says to lift up your roots, spray the product, and then give your hair a quick blast with the blow dyer, this will help to remove any of that white residue that may linger. Whatever you do, don't brush the product through your hair. Gomez tells us that by doing this, you simply redistribute your hair's natural oils-the same ones you're trying to conceal-and in turn, cause your hair to fall flat.
Word of warning. If you're using dry shampoo more than a couple times a week, you're overdoing it. Gomez says to limit your use of dry shampoo to two days, tops. Fact of the matter is; dry shampoo is not a substitute for an actual scrub down. By layering the product on each morning-when you should be washing your hair-the dry shampoo can mix with the oils and dead skin cells on your scalp and clog your follicles-the same way the pores on your face can become clogged if you fail to remove your makeup each night. The consequence? You may end up shedding a few more strands than you're comfortable with. If you use dry shampoo regularly, be sure to pencil in a clarifying shampoo or a gentle scalp exfoliating scrub once every two weeks, to create a clean environment.
Expert Dry Shampoo Tip: Gomez says, if you want to give your hair that next day feel, be proactive and use a little dry shampoo on a clean, fresh blowout-it can help prolong that pretty! Work out? "Use the dry shampoo before the gym to act as a buffer to the oils and sweat."